Clinical trials: Electric Muscle Stimulation
Subacute Stroke
Comparison of Motor Relearning Program and Electric Muscle Stimulation in Subacute Stroke Patients
Stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term disability worldwide, with upper limb motor impairment being a common consequence that limits independence in activities of daily living.
- Trial name
- MORE-EMS (NCT07720622)
- Testing
- Motor Relearning Program, Electrical Muscle Stimulation
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Montiha Azeem
COVID-19 Pneumonia
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Patients With COVID19 Associated Pneumonia
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) has been considered as a promising approach for the early rehabilitation of patients in and/or after the intensive care unit (ICU).
- Trial name
- NCT04382729
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Physical Therapy Exercise
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Turin, Italy
Amputation; Lower Extremity, Pain, Persistent Postsurgical
Altius Peripheral Nerve Stimulation in Amputees After TMR/RPNI
This is a single-center, prospective, within-subject study. This study seeks to enroll a total of 32 prospective subjects who will undergo surgical implantation of the FDA-approved Altius® system.
- Trial name
- NCT07571239
- Testing
- Surgical Implantation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Stroke
Effect of MRP With and Without EMS on Gait, Functional Independence and QOL in Stroke Patients
To determine the effects of motor relearning programme with and without electrical muscle stimulation on gait, functional independence and quality of life in hemiplegic stroke patients.
- Trial name
- NCT06407830
- Testing
- motor relearning programme, electrical muscle stimulations with motor relearning programme
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Low Back Pain
Sciatic Vs Femoral Nerve Mobilization With Electrical Muscle Stimulation for Treatment of Low Back Pain
to determine the therapeutic effectiveness of sciatic nerve mobilization compared to femoral nerve mobilization along with electrical stimulation in promoting functional recovery and alleviating symptoms in patients with low back…
- Trial name
- NCT07015606
- Testing
- Sciatic nerve mobilization with EMS, Femoral neural mobilization with EMS
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences
Spinal Cord Injuries
Fitness Training Using WBEMS Among Individuals With SCI
Up to 15 individuals living with chronic SCI will be recruited for this study. Each participant will complete an initial clinical assessment before starting a 10-week training program.
- Trial name
- NCT04307017
- Testing
- StimaWell®EMS
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Spinal Cord Injuries (Complete and Incomplete), Spinal Cord Injury
Electrical Neuromodulation for Modifying Spinal Network Involved in Spasticity
Muscle stiffness and muscle spasms are common after spinal cord injury. They can interfere with washing and dressing, moving between the bed and a wheelchair, walking, and sleep, and they can cause pain.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries (Complete and Incomplete), Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Cord Injury Cervical, Spinal Cord Injury Thoracic
- Trial name
- NCT07792616
- Testing
- Transcutaneous spinal stimulation at 30 Hz, Transcutaneous spinal stimulation at 75 Hz, Tizanidine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
Musculoskeletal Conditions, Musculoskeletal Pain
Compex SP8.0 - Symptomatic Treatment of Musculoskeletal Pain
This post-market clinical study of the SP8.0 Compex device aims to comprehensively assess the safety and performance of the device when used in accordance with the approved Instructions for Use.
- Trial name
- NCT06717789
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) with the Compex SP8.0 device
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- DJO UK Ltd
Post-stroke Upper Limb Spasticity
Comprehensive Protocol for Treatment of Upper Limb Spasticity in Post-stroke Hemiplegic Patients
The general objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the comprehensive protocol in improving post-stroke upper limb spasticity.
- Trial name
- NCT05940805
- Testing
- Low-frequency transcranial electrical stimulation; Paraspinous block; Dry needling of spastic upper limb muscles; Muscular functional electrical stimulation (FES)
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Electrical Stimulation
Neuromuscular Adaptations After Training in the Muscle Belly of Triceps Surae
This study aims to evaluate on an acute session of the central and peripheral contributions of electrical stimulation on the muscle belly of the triceps surae, electrical stimulation of the tibial nerve and voluntary exercise of…
- Trial name
- NCT03905772
- Testing
- Voluntary exercise, Wide pulse responder group, Wide pulse non responder group
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Brasilia
Acute Pain, Atrophic
Neurophysiology of Weakness and Exercise in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
The purpose of this study is to examine deficits in activation and motor patterns, as well as central drive in patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy.
- Conditions
- Acute Pain, Atrophic, Goals, Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT02971072
- Testing
- Subacromial injection, Physical Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oregon
Peripheral Nerve Injuries, Median Nerve Injury
EMG-Triggered Electrical Stimulation After Median/Ulnar Nerve Repairs
Immobilization following median and/or ulnar nerve repairs results in strength loss in the wrist and finger extensor muscles. Given the critical importance of wrist extension for functional grip, this condition significantly…
- Conditions
- Peripheral Nerve Injuries, Median Nerve Injury, Ulnar Nerve Injury
- Trial name
- NCT07532499
- Testing
- EMG-triggered electrical stimulation, Conventional physiotherapy group
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Temporomandibular Disorder
Electrical Stimulation of the Mandibular Nerve for Pain and Function Management in Temporomandibular Disorders
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) encompass dysfunction and pain of the masticatory muscles and temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Pain in the TMJ, restricted jaw movement, and joint sounds are common conditions in this disorder.
- Trial name
- Origenkine (NCT06265636)
- Testing
- Percutaneous nerve stimulation, Manual therapy, exercise
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- OrigenKinesis fisioterapia
Muscle Protein Synthetic Response to Protein
Nutritional and Physical Intervention During Bed Rest
Hospitalization often involves long periods of bed rest and reduced nutritional intake, which can lead to skeletal muscle loss and anabolic resistance.
- Trial name
- Bed-Plant (NCT07280819)
- Testing
- Nutritionally complete tube feed providing a sole source of nutrition with a plant-dominant protein mix, Nutritionally complete tube feed providing a sole source of nutrition with an animal-based protein mix, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Respiratory Failure
Electrical Stimulation in Patients With Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation
Muscle atrophy and diaphragm dysfunction are common complication in patients with prolong mechanical ventilator (PMV) and is associated with increased rate of weaning failure and days of hospitalization.
- Trial name
- NCT02227810
- Testing
- electrical stimulation (high frequency), electrical stimulation (low frequency)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Tennis Elbow
Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Electrical Stimulation on Radial Nerve in Patients With Lateral Epicondylalgia
Lateral epicondylalgia is a common musculoskeletal condition that approximately affects 1-3% of the general population. Several authors have found greater mechanical pain sensitivity in the radial nerve when compared with healthy…
- Trial name
- NCT04442321
- Testing
- PENS plus exercise
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Lower Back, Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Neck
Low-Energy Ultrasound, Electrical and Magnetic Field Stimulation in Therapy-Resistant Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Sonodyn is an investigational device that within this clinical investigation is intended for use in patients suffering from low back pain, tension headache or neck pain, originating from therapy-resistant myofascial pain…
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Lower Back, Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Neck, Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Tension Headache
- Trial name
- NCT05851326
- Testing
- Active Sonodyn
- Where
- 6 sites in Austria, Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- Sobet AG
Osteoarthritis, Knee, Self Stimulation
Exercise and Muscle Stimulation in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) combined with closed kinetic chain (CKC) exercises in patients with knee OA.
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Knee, Self Stimulation, Exercise Addiction
- Trial name
- NCT01320904
- Testing
- NMES, Closed Kinetic Chain
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Luterana do Brasil
Atrophy, Muscular
Protein Intake Plus Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Muscle Mass in Hospitalized Elderly
This study aims to investigate the effects of supplementation of protein plus sessions of electrostimulation on muscle mass, length of hospital stay, readmission and mortality of hospitalized elderly.
- Trial name
- NCT05008705
- Testing
- Protein supplementation, Neuromuscular electrostimulation.
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
COVID-19, Muscle Atrophy
Electrical Stimulation for Critically Ill Post-Covid-19 Patients
Unfortunately, hospital-acquired weakness is highly prevalent among COVID-19 hospitalized patients, who often require prolonged bed-rest or paralytics for an extended period of time in order to maintain oxygenation.
- Conditions
- COVID-19, Muscle Atrophy, Muscle Weakness
- Trial name
- Phase II (NCT05198466)
- Testing
- Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine